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Real Madrid defender Asencio cleared in non-consensual video case
A Spanish court has acquitted Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio of charges related to the non-consensual sharing of intimate video material. The Gran Canaria court's ruling comes after legal proceedings that drew attention to the high-profile footballer.
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Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been cleared of all charges connected to the unauthorized distribution of sexually explicit video content, according to a ruling issued by a court in Gran Canaria on Thursday.
The Spanish judicial decision marks the conclusion of proceedings that centered on allegations that Asencio had shared intimate material without the consent of those depicted in the footage. The case had drawn scrutiny given the defendant's prominence as a player for one of Europe's leading football clubs.
Details regarding the specific grounds for the acquittal were not immediately disclosed. The ruling represents a significant development in a case that had attracted considerable media attention across Spain and among football followers.
Asencio has maintained his position with Real Madrid throughout the legal process. The defender's legal team had contested the charges brought against him during the proceedings before the Gran Canaria tribunal.